IT SEEMS like Jesse Wallace and Kyle Lewis are hard at work in the libary, but looks can always be deceiving . TIIIS GROUP of students are ready to go to their next class, which by the look on their faces, they are very excited to goto.

CELSA REYES demonstrates an everyday activity for some students at DHS.

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A Day in the Life at DHS ... Life at Diboll High School is no different than any other high school. Teenagers all think and act just about the same. Comments range from "Did I do my homework last night?" to "Oh, come on Miss, let me slide by this one. I promise I'll do it tonight." These photos are just an overview of some of the things that happen on a typical, ordinary day at Diboll High School.

JEREMIAH PHIPPS struts his stuff during a fall pep rally.

LOOKATSenior Mike Suarez show what he is eating for lunch today.

AS ANOTHER school day comes to a close, Senior Trey Grandgeorge waves goodbye after a typical day at DHS. -Photos by Stephanie Cavazos

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Diboll' s Centennial Diboll Day proved to be the most exciting event ever for hometown folks and former residents who returned to see this important event take place. For everyone, celebrating Diboll's

BUDDY TEMPLE, grandson of T.L.L. Temple who was the founder Southern Pine Lumber Company, the predecessor of Temple-Inland Corp., gives Diboll's Centennial address. THIS YEAR'S 1994 Diboll Day Queen candidates are (1-r) Group 4, Jacqueline McGuire; Group 3, Celsa Reyes; Group 2, Michelle Cordell; and Group l's candidate, the 1994 Diboll Day Queen, Jelyitsa Perez. Jacqueline was runnerup. Total receipts are $317,838.74. Jelyitsa's group raised $99,186; Jacqueline, $88,425; Celsa, $65,559; and Michelle's group raised $64,559. THE BARBERSHOP quartet, Vocal Express, serenades Jelyitsa Perez after she is crowned Diboll Day Queen.

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100 year anniversary brought to mind how Diboll used to be. One landmark that symbolizes Diboll's early history is the old commissary store owned by the old Southern Pine Lumber Company and located on Hines. The old commissary served early Diboll well until the 1950s. Today, it stands as a reminder to everyone of an earlier time in Diboll's history. The important events that oc-

curred in Diboll' s Centennial year were many, such as the dedication of the Lindsey Springs historical marker. Lindsey Springs was the first SPL Company logging camp. The Diboll Garden Club distributed the famous and historical trees to the city's organizations and businesses for planting in honor of the city's Centennial year. The City of Diboll also dedicated its own historical marker in 1994.

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SITIING IN the front row are the former Diboll Day queens from the past years. THIS IS the old corporate symbol for Temple-Eastex, the 1 predecessor for Temple-Inland.

ENJOYING THE parade are Don and Betty Diboll, the grand marshal.ls. JACQUELINE MCGUIRE gives an emotional speech telling about her experiences being a candidate. PETE AND Donna Smart make a speech to the huge Diboll Day crowd after being named 1994 Citizens of the Year.

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VICE PRINCIPAL Brandon Taylor carefully looks over the day's administrative plan. SCHOOL SECRETARY for-aday, Stephanie Cavazos, listens to Coach Gary Martel tell her that he '11 be good ifshe gives him a second chance. HEY, CHECK this out!!! Mr. Joe Garr is late for class. As they say, "There's a first time for everything."

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SENIOR JACKIE McGuire takes a day off to relax and pretend that she's doing something.

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WOKIE HERE, everyone!!! Who would have ever thought, "Eric Lucas, a teacher?"

Students at Diboll High School designated a day for certain students to take over the school. OnFebruaryl4, 1995, the faculty became students again, and a few students tried their hand at being teachers and administrators. It was a fun experience for most of the students, but for some, it was a different story.

WHAT HA VE we here? Senior Briza Mancha gets in trouble by the new principal, JuaQuin Gonzales?!!! IASHONDA RU111 does' her part and tells Ms. Donna Cassels to, "Go sit down and do your work."

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JOSH'CLARKreturns to class after being sent for a tardy slip by his teacher for a day, Christy Hearne. TEACHER-WANT-To-Be, Canie Grove, takes out her anger on poor Patricia Thomas.

SENIOR LAZARO Robles seems to have this class under control. Really?

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UNDERCLASSMEN

FUTURE DHS underclassmen gather in the gym with their teachers for a ro~dy pep rally.

Fabiola Zarzoza FRESHMAN KENNEDY James sits patiently as Senior Archie Jackson puts a grotesque plaster mold on his face. ANNETIE OLVERA waits anxiously for her turn on the softball field at Old Orchard.

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THIS IS part of the best support staff that is available in Texas public school education. From left to right is Sarah Rios; secretary to the superintendent; Joyce Carr, bookkeeper; and Bea Suarez, administration receptionist and secretary to the Curriculum Director. Not pictured is Lucy Rector, payroll clerk; Karen Fuller, technology director; and Dixie McDuffie, food services director.

INTERIM SUPERINTENDENTVernonPaul came to Diboll last summer from a position as principal of Seminole (TX) High School. He took a position at Diboll Junior High but then Curriculum Director, Dr. Floyd Worley, resigned to take the superintendency at Apple Springs. Mr. Paul then took Dr. Worley's position as curriculum director. Then after further unforeseen circumstances, he assumed Dr. Campbell's job.

IN MARCH, Dr. GaryCampbell steps down as superintendent to become an administrative assistant in charge of public relations, grant writing and other duties for Diboll ISD.

Adntinistrative changes at Diboll ISD This has been another year of changes at Diboll ISD. Superintendent Gary Campbell started his second year at Diboll ISD but because of health problems, he stepped down from that position in March to become administrative assistant. Curriculum Director Vernon Paul stepped in as interim superintendent. He is to be commended for handling this very complex job in such a

professional manner. Then in May, for the first time in Diboll ISD's history, the first female superintendent was hired. Mrs. Carolyn Sewell comes to Diboll officially on July 1 from Pottsboro, TX, where she has been superintendent for three years. Here atDHS, Principal Rick Cowan left June 1 to become superintendent at Van Vleck ISD. His successor had not been named as of June 8.

MRS. MARY Ingram is the DHS's counselor. She administers the TAAS, schedules classes and gives advice to all students.

PRINCIPAL RICK Cowan looks back one last time at his DHS offices. He left June 1 to be superintendent at Van Vleck.

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL John Yonker spends his time evaluating teachers and taking care of student discipline problems.

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Teachers-In a Class of Their Own For the first time in Principal Rick Cowan left DHS at the end of years, DHS theater this school after one students won at district area UIL and a half years ofbeing and competitions, and made DHS principal. He left to take the a good showing at superintendent's regionals in Mexia with position on June 1 at the the UIL one-act play Van Vleck ISD near Bay entitled, "The Insanity of Mary Girard." City. Other new teachers This was the first year for Assistant coming on board this Principal John Yonker. year were Janet Mr. Yonker did a Brockman, Debra fantastic job in his new Oladovich, Coach position. He came here Leslie Wylie, (second from Montgomery ISD. semester) Coach Pam The Texas Forestry Rogers, Adrien Association named new Langevin and Becky agriculture teacher Robins. In the office, Mr. Larry Poe as their "Teacher of the Year." Cowan made Mrs. Theater Arts teacher Milligan the registrar OFF TO jail you go!!!! Principal Rick Cowan and Assistant Principal John Yonker are taken to jail as part of a Diboll Day Jimmy Smith was a and PRIMS clerk. -- Photo by Leia Paulsey Mrs. Lois Clemens fundraiser. good addition to the school's Theater Arts was voted Teacher of Department. the Year at DHS.

Traditionally, theStudentCouncilhas had one main duty on every high school campus--that is to oversee student elections. All different types of elections are monitored -- Homecoming queen and her court, Mr. and Miss Diboll High School, Senior personalities, class favorites and officers and the next year's Student Council officers elections as well. Student Council officers are responsible for getting the ballots

together and for counting the votes. In a school the size of DHS, this is a large job. In addition to taking care of elections, they decorated the stadium for Homecoming. They helped out with the Teacher's Day Off. They presented a video to the Board members called "A Day at Diboll High School." Also, they presented the sportsmanship awards during half-time ceremonies at the football games.

To become considered for admission to DHS's National Honor Society, students must meet the minimum weighted grade point average of 4.3. But having that GPA doesn't guarantee that students can become a member. "Mr. Cowan appoints a faculty-council of five teachers and they decide on the students by their scholarship, character, leadership and service," Sponsor Mary Ingram said. The purpose of the NHS is to create enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote leadership and to develop character in students.

LANTON CIDJMLEY licks his lips as he thinks about the catfish he and Justin Jackson are preparing for the banquet.

The FFA was one of' the most active organizations on campus this year. They hosted a fish harvest in the fall and fried them for their spring banquet guests. As always, they participated in the district and area leadership contests. Theywent to state leadership contests at SHSU, and attended the national FFA convention in Kansas City. They took a trip to the Houston rodeo, and showed their animals at the Houston Livestock Show. They also showed their projects and animals at the Angelina County Livestock Show in March.

ANGELINA COUNTY agent Mike Whiteman helps Misti Seymore and Eric Crager clean the catfish that will be fried at the FFA's annual fish fry in the spring.

CHAD CAMP works on the trailer he is making for the Houston Livestock show.

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CHASI1Y SMITII models 1he dress she made for 1he sewing skills competition at the You1h Fair. She won a blue ribbon.

Members of the Diboll FHA chapter attended the regional meeting that was held in Plano and South Fork. They collected toys for day care centers and schools in remembrance of the children who died in the Oklahoma City Federal Building bombing on April 19. Sponsor Lisa Williamson

said 1995 is the 50th anniversary year of the Future Homemakers of America. The year's theme was "50 Years Leading the Way-F am i lies, Careers, Communities" which is a tribute to the dedication of each of the nine million students who have been FHA/HERO members since it started on June 11, 1945.

JAIME NORMAN and Tina Trout get ready for their part of the Homecoming pep rally..

STANDING AT ease are (front) Lumberjack Flag Corps members Claudia Zapata and Susan Wilbanks and (standing) Jaime Norman, Captain Stephanie Cavazos, Tina Trout and Davina Mitchell. The Flag Corps practiced their routines with the band for many hours per week.

FLAG CAPTAIN Stephanie Cavazos proves herself to be an able leader of the Flag Corps. Shewas also yearbook editor.

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VARSITY CHEERLEADER LaMartha Kiel massages her feet during a football game.

VARSI1Y CHEERLEADERS try to get the Homecoming crowd "pumped up" during the bonfire.

SHELLEY SMIIB relaxes on the sideline and catches a breath of fresh air.

DARLA NASH gets into the Lumberjack spirit as she gets her face painted. - VARSI1Y AND JV gets ready to perform at the Diboll Day parade for the judges. Diboll Varsity cheerleaders received first place in the parade. The varsity cheerleaders had a successful year with the help of an excellent sponsor, Mrs. Florence Adkison.

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The Dazzlers

The Diboll Dazzlers, known as the drill team, was organized for the first time at DHS in August,

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1994. Diboll' s school administration wanted to form a drill team and a week before the first football game, Mrs. Janet Brockman was asked to sponsor it. The Dazzlers started out with 17 girls and ended up with 10. Mrs. Brockman said the attrition was attributed to several causes: they didn't get to go to summer camp and they didn't realize the work was as hard as it turned out to be. Also, many girls were involved in other activities. The Dazzlers performed at football half-time ceremonies, basketball games and atAngelina College. The Lumberjack Band accompanied the Dazzlers at football games. The other Dazzler sponsor was Mrs. Lisa Taylor. DAZZLERS HOLD their heads high as they get ready to perform at a pep rally. DRILL TEAM friembers cheer on the football team during Homecoming.

MICHELLE LAWRENCE and Carrie Grove look excited as they get ready to dance. They are all smiles as they began to march on the field. THE DAZZLERS are (front) Marisa Fernandez; (middle) Carrie Grove, Star Corlee, Angela Rios; (back) Sonia Reyes, Manuela Reyes, Tonya Rodriguez and Leia Paulsey. Not pictured are Glenda Landrum and Michelle Lawrence.

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MARISA FERNANDEZ performs well at a girls' basketball game.

STAR CORLEE looks emotional as she dances at the pep rally.

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DIBOLL CELEBRATES its lOOth year this Diboll Day, and the Lumberjack twirlers and drum majors lead the band down the parade route.

LUMBERJACK 1WIRLERS create some real excitement during halftime ceremonies at a home football game.

ALLISON ARD and Briza Mancha hold their head high as they direct the Lumberjack Band.

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Club The Art Club made several architectural drawings of local buildings and created an art show for the community. The club took trips to museums both locally and in larger cities. Members also visited artists in the community. The club sponsored general art workshops to train artist-members in art skills. The club is sponsored by Mr. Steve Paul.

ARf CLUB officers include (1-r) Shawna White, treasurer; JuaQuin Gonzalez, president; and Edgar Cavazos, vice president . Not pictured is Edna Martinez, secretary. ABOVE RIGIIT, Ella Thomp· son stands by the artwork she drew for the art show sponsored by the Art Club. WINNERS AT the DHS art show are {1-r) Jose Sandoval, Joshua Lee, JuaQuin Gonzalez and Omar Palomino.

The Business Professionals of America, sponsored by Mrs. Gracie Buford, held an employee-employer luncheon in the DHS library near the end of the school year. They also had an office Christmas party in December and the students exchanged gifts.

I·- .••• IN 1HE play of''The Insanity of Mary Girard,'' Michelle Cordell shows her emotions while the "Furies" writhe on the floor in their craziness.

This year the Theater Arts Department did a lot of changing. Beginning this year, the cast brought 'You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown," and for the first time, they put together a dinner theater show called "The Shame of Tombstone." The play of "The Insanity of Mary Girard." "The Insanity of Mary Girard'' won district championship with 48 points. Winning honorable mentions were Rob Parr, Erica Salazar, Angie Luce and Mandy Bowman. Named to the all-star cast were the "Furies," Marilyn Harper, Patti Menz, Steven Burnette, Amanda Ybarra, Kenny Nash, Susan Wilbanks, Tami Beck, Rob Parr, Erica Salazar, Angie Luce and Mandy Bowman. Best actress and actor were Michelle Cordell for Mary Girard and Josh Everett for Steven Girard. MICHELLE CORDELL, as Mary Girard, pulls away from Rob Parr, the crnel Warder.

WOKS LIKE Mr. Langevin is having a good time as he helps the French Club members separate candy for a fimd raiser.

The French Club sponsored a candy sale and raised $300 for the organization. With the money they earned, they bought French movies so that they could learn the language better. Next year, the students will be able to view them. The French movies are American movies but they are dubbed in French. Mr. Langevin said he will buy the French movies while he is at home in Canada this summer. He said the movies are less expensive in Canada than they are here in the United States. With the money they earned, they had planned to eat at a French restaurant and see a play in French at the I-Max Theater. But instead, the French Club's officers decided to buy the French movies. They said that the movies will be useful to the students. The French Club sponsor is Mr. Adrien A. Langevin. Mr. Langevin is one of DHS's new teachers. He was born in Central America but is a citizen of Canada. This is his first year teaching French.

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TIIE BAND members stand behind Diboll High School to get their picture made for the football program. SENIOR BAND members Angie Luce, Briza Mancha, Jelyitsa Perez, Kenith Goins and Joe Williams pose with their parents on Senior Night during their last football game.

SENIORBAND members Angie Luce and Stephanie Cavazos show their team spirit during the Diboll Homecoming game against Alto.

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The LUlllberjack Band During the fall the band was busy performing for the football games, UIL marching contest, Angelina Christmas parade, Red Ribbon Day Parade, Diboll Day Parade, all-region tryouts, a Christmas concert and this year they also performed for U.S. Congessman Charlie Wilson. The band returned from UIL Marching Contest with Division II rating. This year also saw a new addition to the Diboll Band

program with the creation of a The Band Booster Club gave stage band, called the "Jazzy six scholarships, and three Jacks." The .band performed at members earned Band various functions and events scholarships from other colleges around the area. or universities. In the spring the band prepared The Band Booster Club also for all-state tryouts, UIL Solo and provided a band banquet and a Ensemble contest, UIL concert trip toAstroworld and Jones Hall and Sight-reading contest and a on May20. springconcert.Thebandreturned from the UIL Concert and SiteReading contest with a Divison II rating in concert and a I in the BAND MEMBER Rob Parr keeps the sight-reading. beat going during a DHS pep rally. The DHS band had 13 members to try out for the AllRegion Band and all 13 made it. Two of the members who were selected for All-Region Band advanced to the All-Area level of competition. This level is one step away from the coveted All-State Band. The band had 11 members receive Division I ratings on solos at the UIL Solo and Ensemble contest, and four of those advanced to the state contest in late May. SENIOR BAND members Eltoris Caraway, Stephanie Cavazos, Karen Ivey and Kyle Lewis pose with their parents on Senior Night at the last football game.

THE DIBOLL High School band puts on show for the crowd during the Diboll Day Parade. Diboll received a second place trophy for doing such a good job.

KYSSED: still active KYSSED Club has been a very active group this year. They sponsored a whole week which is called Red Ribbon Week set aside for special activities. One day that many people participated in was "My buddy and me are drug free." During the Alcohol Awareness Week, they handed out plastic paper clips, pens and rulers. "DRUG FREE, my buddy and me" includes (front, 1-r) Allison Ard, Brandi Clark, Patricia Dowdy, Jessica Rayburn; (back) Jose Salazar, Felix Tamez, Ms. Pam Felder, Ms. Donna Cassels, Melanie Mosley, Tanya Ellison, Claudia Zapata, Denise Torres and Monica Perez. KYSSED MEMBERS 0-r) Marilyn Harper and Tami Beck volunteer their time as bingo callers for Diboll Junior High's Chill Out Party in January.

This school year the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) only consisted of three members. The organization didn't participated in many activities this year because of the lack of members. They held a few meetings at Coaches Ricky and Jo Ann Stephens' house. They held a FCA party in the DHSgym. Fellowship of Christian Athletes president was Kristen Bradford. The vice president was Jackie McGuire and secretary/treasurer was Jennifer Jones. Mr. Keith Ellison was the only guest speaker FCA had this year. He was a football player at SFASU. -Fred Woods

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OFFICERS OF the Fellowship of Christian Athletes are (1-r) Jackie McGuire, Kristen Bradford and Jennifer Jones.

The Geography Club got off to a slow start this year, but the main focus was to raise money for the club. Sponsor Frank Lane said that he purchased donuts for the club to sell before school and that is the main way the club members raised money. The organization didn't participated in many activities this year because of the lack of interest, Mr. Lane said. Geography Club officers were Mario Olivares, president; LaToya Stewart, vice president; Melanie Mosley, secretary; Marilyn Harper, treasurer; Kristi Ward, reporter; and Tami Beck, historian. Representatives were Kasie Conner, Jessica Rayborn, Anita Sarmiento, Tessa Glover, Belinda Alvarez, Amy Kiel and Niya Guillory. -Fred Woods

The yearbook staff started their year off working hard, determined to make this annual one of the best ever. First they sold ads to raise enough money to partially pay for the books' printing costs. Then they got to work. The staff came to yearbook class to work on pages in the computer, making layouts, choosing photos and writing stories, captions and headlines.

CARMEN SOTO joins the staff second semester and does a greatjob collecting information and finishing her pages on time.

MAGGIE SARMIENTO calls a "teacher" during "Teachers' Day Off" to report that there had been too many tardies. Yearbook Class and Student Council sponsored "Teachers Day Off."

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THE AX Throughout the years, THE AX has been a source of pride for DHS students and supporters. That was the goal for this year's newspaper staff. They wanted to keep it alive in '95, and they were successful. Newspaper sponsor, Sue Perkins, said that this was one of the most cohesive staffs she had had in years. Printing at the FREE PRESS ceased in '94, and the Lufkin Daily News started printing THE AX .. Printing costs almost doubled but advertising was strong for the year, and the publi, cation continued to be self-supporting.

MELANIE MOSLEY works on a layout in the computer for one of the spring papers. She often came and helped with newspaper production after school. Angie Rios, Brandi Clark (pictured here) Rosa Olvera and Marcus Coleman are great workers first period.

SOFIA REYES is the only sophomore newspaper editor that Ms. Perkins has had since she has been at DHS. Here Sofia says hello to the dog that checks DHS's halls and parking lots for drugs and firearms. Ms. Perkins had asked that the dog

come to D-5 and give the newspaper staff a demonstration.

AS DONNA Brown naps, Tiffany White stops for a second while editing one of her stories for The AX.

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Set, Brunp, Spike Starting their season in August and ending in November, the LadY.jacks varsity volleyball team showed much improvement this year by being runner-up in district. The LadY.jacks lost their bi-district game to Coldspring with the scores of 15-11 and 15-3. There were 14 JV games and 10 Freshman games. Varsity played in one tournament. Making the girls' all-district volleyball team are Patricia Thomas (#11) was most valuable player, Jodi Jones (#6) made the first all-district team, Veronica R. Salazar (#4) and Dora Enriquez (#1) made district honorable mention. Graduating seniors are Thomas, Monica Reyes, Em·iquez, Salazar and Veronica Salazar. Not pictured is Donna Brown. Head volleyball coach Jo Ann Stephens said, "The volleyball program showed an increase in players. This has enabled the program to grow, and allowed us to have a Freshman team two years in a row now. Having a Freshman team gives the ladies an added year of experience before they are on junior varsity and varsity, and this also helps them to mature." - Briza Mancha

PATRICIA IBOMAS serves the ball to the opposing team. She was voted most valuable player for the year.

Bi-district Chatnpions The Diboll Ladxjacks went a step further this year. They won the bi-district game against Coldspring but lost the area game against Waco LaVega. The LadY.jacks were district champions for the first time in LadY.jack history. This was the second year for the Ladies to go to the playoffs. Their district record was 10-0, winning 15 consecutive games. Their overall record was 27- 7 (including scimmages). The high scorer for the year was Patricia Thomas with an

average of 31.points per game. The two leading rebounders were Chris Mettlen and Kristen Bradford with an average of 1011 rebounds per game. The guards, Briza Mancha and LaMartha Kiel, averaged four to five assists per game, and Thomas averaged eight assists per game. "I am very pleased with the way the Ladies accomplished a greater challenge this year. They took their season a step further, showing that they were mentally and physically ready," Coach Jo

Ann Stephens said. Thomas was chosen the district's MVP and won firsteam, all-state honors. Mancha made first team all-district. Bradford and Mettlen were second team all-district and Kiel and Jennifer Jones were named honorable mention. Coach Stephens was chosen as Coach of the Year for District 19-AAA. Graduating seniors were • Donna Brown, Dora Em·iquez, Mancha, Mettlen, Veronic;a R. Salazar, Veronica Salazar and Thomas. -Briza Mancha

RUSK PIAYERS say, "We didn't touch the ball," while Patricia Thomas says, "Yes, you did and we'll take it...NOW."

LAMARfHAKIEL goes toward the goal as two Coldspring players try to defend her.

PATRICIA THOMAS goes up strong for two points in the playoff game against Coldspring. BRIZA MANCHA and Chris Mettlen defend the opponent as they try and take the ball away, as Kristen Bradford watches the action.

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KRISTEN BRADFORD jumps high for the ball in the area playoff game against Waco LaVega. BRIZA MANCHA ends up with the basketball as Kristen Bradford tries and keep the defense away.

DURING A game, Kristen Bradford, Donna Brown, Dora Enriquez, Veronica R. Salazar and LaMartha Kiel engage Coach Stephens in a conversation. PATRICIA TIIOMAS rises above her many defenders to make two points for the championship LadY.jacks. BRIZA MANCHA and Kristen Bradford literally flght off two of Coldspring's more aggressive players.

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Ladxjacks win flrst district basketball title, ever LAMARTHA KIEL goes up for a basket as a Rusk player gets a hand in her face. CHRIS ME'ITLEN is about to shoot a free shot, as her teammates are ready to get a rebound.

'Jacks Win Bi-district, Lose to Madisonville The Diboll Lumb~rjacks had a great season. The team was runner-up in District 19-AAA. Their record was 10-4 in district play and the team record for the year was 16-12. The Lumberjacks won the first playoff game against Hempstead , 77 68 and lost the second playoff game to the Madisonville Mustangs, 7 4-60. Brandon Taylor was the leading scorer and blocker for the season, and one of the leading rebounders. Taylor averaged 26 points and managed 11 rebounds per game. Stanley Oliphant was the second leading rebounder and Andris Cook had the most steals. Cook and Latavian Forney led in assists for the year. Nine seniors and two sophomores helped make it a great season. The graduating seniors are Andris Cook, Allen Farley, Brandon Taylor, David Smiley, Joe Ramsey, Jeff Taylor, Jesse Wallace, Latavian Forney, and Stanley Oliphant. The two sophomores are Jerry King and Lucio Monrroy. -Briza Mancha

IATAVIAN FORNEY (#20) goes for the goal leaving everyone behind. ALLEN FARLEY (#32) shoots a close jumper while the Mustangs stand there and watch the action. BRANDON TAYLOR (#42) gets a fantastic slam dunk at home against the Newton Eagles.

BRANDON TAYLOR (#42) is caught between two Rusk players as they all hustle for the ball. "GET OFF my back and out of my way so I can shoot the ball,'' says Senior Stanley Oliphant ( #44).

LATAVIAN FORNEY (#20) drives for a layup as Rusk players watch the action. BRANDON TAYLOR (#42) pulls the jumper as his teammates wait for the rebound. ANDRIS COOK ( #22) and Allen Farley ( #32) fly high during the last game of the home season against the Rusk Eagles.

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Boys' Basketball ffits Jackpot; Play in Area Playoff Round ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• JERRY KING (#40) glides in the air toward the bucket, as Hempstead players try and guard him. BRANDON TAYLOR (#42) gets a perfect dunk, while tring to bring the goal down.

IATAVIAN FORNEY ( #20) gets a shot off, while his teammates David Smiley (#50) and Allen Farley (#32) watch the excitement along with the Rusk players. ALLEN FARLEY (#32) says, "You are going to have jump to stop me."

The Lumberjacks started the season offdebuting before the Diboll crowd with a 19-13 win over the Bullard Panthers. It was the first time since 1991 that the Lumberjacks had won their season opener. The following week they defeated Kirbyville 2620. The 1994 'Jacks were now 2-0, and in 1993 they only won two games the whole year, and the year before they finished 0-10. The 2-0 'Jacks got their first loss against a tough Newton team, but bounced back with a late 28-27 ·victory against Montgomery. The team would go on to lose the Homecoming game against state ranked Alto, but came back roaring, just waiting for district play to start. They won the first two games with Corrigan 3112 and Huntington, 44-20. That brought their record to 5-2 overall and 2-0 in district. A game that seemed to be going the 'Jacks way against San Augustine ended up being the turning point for the rest of the season. The 'Jacks were up 14-0 but for some reason or another couldn't hold the lead and lost 17-14, marking the downfall of the season. The 'Jacks went on to lose the last two games against Center and Rusk, bringing their season's record to an even 5-5, (2-3) in District 19AAA.. The season was not all disappointing in that a school record was nearly broken by Senior Archie Jackson as he gained 1,509 yards on 263 carries. Also, Cornerback Malcolm Starghill signed a $34,000 full scholarship with Texas Southern University in Houston. Several Lumberjacks were named to the 1994 19-AAA all-district team including linebacker Alex Forney, running backArchieJackson, running back Corey Horace, linebacker Robert Garcia, cornerback Malcolm Starghill, flanker Mike Suarez, cornerback Jerry King, defensive tackle Trey Grandgeorge, defensive tackle Donovan Shepherd, offensive tackle Joe Stephens, defensive back Joe Garcia and defensive back Travis Jones. - By Malcolm Starghill

ALONZO ALVAREZ (#99) destroys a Newton running back as Alex Forney (#33) comes over to assist.

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RODRICK McDANIEL is ahead of the pack as he comes to the last hurdle. MALCOLM STARGHILL gets ready to burn up the track as he takes the handoff from Alonzo Alvarez. MICHAEL HEARNE and Jeff Everett take a breather at the second annual Lumberjack Relays on April 1.

ZICORIAN COLEMAN displays his game face while leaving his opponents far behind in the 200m dash.

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MALCOLM STARGHILL seems to be very serious about catching his opponents in the mile relay.

JbSH SHURLEY blows pass the opposition in the 200m dash. Josh accumulated the most points in JV track this year.

kR£STON PAIGE maintains his balance when he hits the · sand aft.er his triple jump.

The Lumberjack track team tied for second in district and qualified nine men for regionals. Allen Farley tied the school record of6'6" in the highjump, winning first. Jerry Kingwasfirstin the llOm hurdles and second in the 300m hurdles. Kreston Paige finished second in the llOm hurdles. Malcolm Starghill finished second in the 400m dash and Zicorian Coleman was second in the 200m dash. Also finishing second was Alonzo Alvarez in the 800m run. The mile relay team of Alvarez, Starghill, Joe Garcia and Zicorian Coleman showed signs of excellence early in the year. The relay won first in almost every meet. They were beaten by Rusk, the defending state champs, at district but came back to beat Rusk twice at the regional meet in Brenham. The 'Jacks set a new schoolrecordof3:23.7inthe preliminaries, but could not duplicate their efforts in the finals, finishing third. At the regional meet, Alvarez finished sixth in the 800m run and Farley placed sixth in the high jump. Starghill competed in the 400m dash and King ran the 300m hurdles. Jonathan Gann also competed in the pole vault. All of these track team members performed well. It was a good year for the young track stars and they are looking for an even stronger one next year. The team will graduate four key track team members: Starghill, Farley, Jeremiah Phipps and Trey Grandgeorge. But the underclassmen will try to fill their track shoes.

ALLEN FARLEY ties the school high jump record of 6' 6" with this jump. Joseph Phipps set the record in 1994.

LUMBERJACKS ALEX Forney, Kreston Paige and Jerry King are feeling great about winning the 'Jacks' track meet.

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Lad)jacks Miss District by 9 Points The Ladxjacks started the year off slowly but began to make progress and never stopped trying. They finished second in district and sent five team members to regional competition at Blinn College. At the district meet, Ericka Horace and Patricia Thomas brought home the only first place finishes. Horace, a freshman, was first in the lOOm dash and Thomas, a senior, was first in the discus. Thomas was also second in the lOOm hurdles and Ebony Hubbard was second in the 3200m run. The 800m relay team, made up of Horace, Hubbard, Kristen Bradford, and Andrea Reyes, finished second. Also placing second was mile relay team ofHorace, Bradford, Reyes and Hubbard. Other LadY.jacks finishing in the top three at the meet were Veronica R. Salazar placing third in the 300m hurdles and LaKeisha Lee in the 1600m run. Overall, the Ladxjacks had a great year in their competitions against the other schools in District 19AAA.. They only missed winning district by nine points. Generally, they were a young team and have great wins to look forward to in the future. New girls' track coach was Pam Rogers who started working at DHS this semester. -By Malcolm Starghill

19-3A Track Finalists First Place*

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Ericka Horace-1 OOm Dash Patricia Thomas-Discus

Kristen Bradford-Long jump Kristen Bradford-High jump

Second Place* Patricia Thomas-100m Hurdles Ebony Hubbard-3200m

ERICKA HORACE shows a burst of speed in the 200m dash at the second annual Lumberjack Relays.

A Power Trip Senior Archie Jackson finished with a sixth place in his weight class at the state meet at Texas A&M. He ended up squatting 500pounds, bench pressing 245 pounds and deadlifting 480 pounds which totals 1,225 pounds. Archie finished second in his weight class (181 pounds or less) at the regional meet in Corsicana, and was the only lifter from Diboll to make it to state competition. Rodrick McDaniel, Sergio Estrada and Clyde Jackson also lifted at the regional competition and had a chance of making it to the state meet. Rodrick and Sergio both scratched on the squats and Clyde scratched on the bench press.-Sergio Estrada

SENIORARCHIERayJacksongivesitallhehas at the state powerli:fting meet.

FRESHMAN CLYDE Jackson with the assistance ofteammate, Robert Parr, competes at the powerlifting meet held at Diboll.

WOW, LOOK at this boy go!!! Harvey Olivares competes at a powerlifting meet held at Diboll Junior High. --Photo By Ella Thompson

VOLUNTEERS COME to help nm the powerlifting meet at Junior High.

ROB PARR always makes good lifts.

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MEMBERS OF Diboll High's tennis team members are Charity Rast, Olga Martinez, Chastity Minyard, Misti Jones and JuaQuin Gonzalez.

JUAQUIN GONZALEZ shows his talent with this smashing overhand serve.

JuaQuin Gonzalez won second in District 19-AAA play in boys' tennis singles butlosthis first match in regional play against the boys' first seed from Kountze. JuaQuin couldn't advance. The girls' tennis team all lost in the first round of district play at Rusk High School on April 12 and 13. Olga Martinez and Patricia Enriquez made up the girls' doubles team while Misty Jones and Chasity Minyard made up the freshman girls' doubles team. Charity Rast was the only girls' singles player at DHS this year. -Shellie Ledford

FRESHMAN CHARI1Y Rast returns the ball to a formidable opponent, JuaQuin Gonzalez. Tennis coach, Jo Ann Stephens, says she should have a good, strong team next year.

JENNIFER JONES stands and smiles proudly ' after sinking a putt at her favorite hole.

The three DHS golfers who placed in the top 10 in district were Steven Paul, Jennifer Jones and Kari Musick. Paul shot a low of86 for the season and Kevin Martz shot a 99 for the boys. For the girls, Patricia Thomas shot a low of 108, and Jones also shot 108. Musick shot 126, Allison Ard shot 119 and Elizabeth Sloan shot 128. --Brandi Clark ASPIRING GOLFER Kevin Martz hits a few putts as he gets in some last minute practice before the last round of district competition.

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FRESHMAN STEVEN Paul gets ready for district competition on the putting green at Neches Pines 1 Golf Course. District play was held on April 10.

The new girls' softball team, made up primarily of freshmen, sophomores and a few upperclassmen, had a grand slam start this year. Every game was an improvement for each player, according to Coach T.J. Johnson. The LadY.jacks struggled and finished district play in third place. After battling it out with Central, Huntington, Hudson, Chester, Wells and Corrigan, the team's district record was 7-5. The overall record was 9-6. Hudson finished first while Central ended up in second place. As for the JVteam, their record in district stood at 6-2. Their only two losses were against Central so they finished second. Varsity LadY.jacks who made all-district teams were Melanie Ward, first team outfielder; Jodi Jones, second team catcher; Angela Rios, second team pitcher; Jessica Rayborn, second team third base; Jennifer Jones, second team outfielder; and Hollie Lyles, second team designated hitter. Ashley Lenderman and Jeni Lightfoot made honorable mention and Amy Kiel got district freshman of the year. - By Angela Rios

DARIA NASH knocks an infield home run and comes into home plate.

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PITCHER FRANCISCO Morado practices throwing in the outfield before a crucial game with Center.

JAIME MORENO gets ready to take his swing as a disappointed Josh Shurley walks back to take his seat.

'Jacks End Season with 17-7 Record WILLIE VASQUEZ is in deep concentration as he waits for the ball. PITCHER ALLEN Farley takes it easy, while he is waiting for his big chance.

JUNIOR JOE Garcia winds up and gets ready to throw another one of his astonishing fast balls. TREY GRANDGEORGE shows off his talent as he catches this foul ball with his eyes closed and standing on one foot.

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JAIME MORENO and Willie Vasquez have a major collisionasJoeGarciaruns to get the ball as it rolls past the others. SENIOR ALLEN Farley shows his famous home run swing as his last season at Diboll High draws to a close.

FRANCISCO MORADO is trying to figure out what's going on as he waits for his turn at bat.

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PITCHER ALLEN Farley warms up for a big game.

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WILLIE VASQUEZ tries to tag the runner as he slides head first into second base.

i'OTEDMOSTValuablePlayeroftheyear on the baseball team is Robert Garcia.

The 1995 Lumberjack varsity baseball team met their nemesis when they played the Crockett Bulldogs in their second playoff game at Nacogdoches High School. The score was 7-0. The first playoffgame was May 16 in Humble when the 'Jacks played havoc with a good Montgomery High School team. The final score was 10-5. The 'Jacks record this year is 17-7 in District 19-3A. Central won first place in this district, going undefeated in district play. This year's other 19-3A teams were a little different than usual because of their players' slower speeds. But the 'Jacks could easily bunt the ball more and get on base because the team had exceptional speed. The 'Jacks strong points were team speed and defense. Their weak point, according to Head Coach Jeff Stifle, was "lack of concentration." Senior Allen Farley, one of the 'Jacks leading pitchers, won seven and lost three, and had a 2.35 earned run average. Sophomore Pitcher Francisco Morado, who was 9-2 with a 3.04 ERA, relieved Farley on the mound, and their good pitching pulled the 'Jacks out of some marginal games. Senior Robert Garcia had the best batting percentage with .330 for the season, and he also led in the RBI department. Another graduating senior, Mike Suarez, was also a great part ofthe winning team. He had the most stolen bases, 16. Suarez's great speed helped out in this department.

MIKE SUAREZ bunts the ball so he can fly down the first base line.

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ACADEC COMPETITORS are starting to arrive at DHS to get ready for their flrst ronnd of essay writing, speaking contests and a battery of tests.

SOME OF the ACADEC men are about to leave for Diboll from a regional meet in Tyler. They are (1-r) Justin Jackson, JuaQuin Gonzalez, Steven Burnette and Ricley Welch.

.• .. HERE COMES half ofthe Academic Decathlon team. They are prepared for the Super Quiz which is held this year in the DHS gymnasium. From left to right are Steven Burnette, Jeremiah Phipps, April Taylor, Jelyitsa Perez and JuaQuin Gonzalez.

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A CADEC wins 2nd in Texas On February 24 and 25, DHS hosted the ACADEC Small Schools state contest. In this competition, DHS won 30 medals and the second place plaque. First place school was Sinton DIBOLL GETS t11e honor ofhosting tltis year's state Academic Decathlon meet. Over High School, and DHS's team 20 high schools attended from all over the state. placed second, placing at least one student in every event. The ACADEC team consisted of Trey Wilkerson, Patrick Kilgore, Jeremiah Phipps, Justin Jackson, Steven Burnette, JuaQuin Gonzalez, April Taylor, Jelyitsa Perez and Ricky Welch. Alternates were Manuela Reyes, Kevin Tolly, Tanya Rodriguez and Veronica R. Salazar. In the Honors category, Wilkerson received first overall. He got first in speech, first in social studies, second in economics, third in interview and got a $500 and $2,000 scholarship from Texas A&M. Also in Honors, Kilgore received second overall, first in fine arts, first in economics, second in math, second in science, second in language and literature and a $375 scholarship. In the Scholastic events, Phipps won first in speech, first in interview, first in social studies and third in economics. Jackson won third overall, first in math, third in economics, and a $250 scholarship. Burnette got fourth overall and third in social studies. In the Varsity category, Gonzalez got second in essay. MEMBERS OF tltis year's second place Academic Decathlon team are (1-r) Patrick Individuals got a $150 scholKilgore, Ricky Welch, Jelyitsa Perez, Justin Jackson, Steven Burnette, JuaQuin Gonzalez, Jeremiah Phipps, April Taylor and Trey Wilkerson. arship.

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Diboll Dominates UIL Takes the Trophy Three Years Straight It seems to be an ongoing Diboll tradition to win the district trophy in UIL. For the third consecutive year Diboll has beaten the competition, this year by a dominating 128 points. This year's academic squad scored a massive 429 points,

MILK DOES the body good, but does it help with spelling? Here, Jelyitsa Perez does some last minute studying before her event at the district meet in Corrigan. RICKY WELCH, Trey Wilkerson, Kristi Ward and Justin Jackson work diligently to finish their research before time expires. ANGIE LUCE, Michelle Cordell, Mandy Bowman and Amanda Ybarra walk down the Corrigan halls to receive their awards. All four placed in the district meet.

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followed closest by Center with 301 points. Of the 24 students who placed in events, Diboll brought home 20 first place medals. Diboll had 20 students that qualified to compete in the UIL regional meet. Of those competing at regionals, Patrick Kilgore, Trey

Wilkerson and Jeremiah Phipps qualified to advance to the state competition in early May. Trey went on to win first place in the state in persuasive speaking, and Patrick won second in the state in science as well as first in the subcategory of physics.

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TREY WILKERSON, Patrick Kilgore and Jeremiah Phipps qualify to compete at the UIL state meet in Austin.

KRISTA WILKERSON and Candy Perez read about the tragic death of Tejano superstar, Selena, while waiting to compete. VERONICA SARMIENTO and Steven Burnette make last minute preparations before competing in their events.

DIBOLL UIL competitors pass the many hours by playing a serious game of UNO.

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JELYITSA PEREZ shows her pride after being crowned the 1994 DHS Homecoming Queen. Senior football player, Mike Suarez, is her escort for the special event. FRESHMEN DUCHESS, Audra Harris, is escorted by Phillip Chapman during the Homecoming football game. SOPHOMORE DUCHESS, Devina Mitchell, is escorted byAnthony Oliphant, who is also a sophomore. JUNIOR DUCHESS is Jennifer Jones escorted by Jason Bearden at the Homecoming coronations. NOMINATED FOR Senior Duchess is Briza Mancha. Her escort was Jeremiah Phipps.

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Class Favorites

Monica Perez and Francisco Morado --Sophomore Favorites

Alex Forney and Leticia Santana-.Junior Favorites

Myriam Plascencia. and Daniel Zarzoza--Senior Favorites

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Briza Mancha and Allen Farley - Most Athletic

Mike Suarez and Sonia Reyes Best All-Around

Dora Enriquez and Luis Perez Friendliest

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Lazaro Robles and Sonia Reyes Best Dressed

Sanja Vidovic and Patrick Kilgore Most Likely to Succeed

Blanco Jasso and Luis Perez - Wittiest

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The single greatest honor at Diboll High School is being elected as Mr. and Miss DHS. These students must maintain at least an 80 average, and were selected by their classmates. Those students selected for the graduating Class of 1995 were JuaQuin Gonzalez and Veronica Sarmiento.

JuaQuin Gonzalez · Mr.DHS

Mr. and Miss DHS-JuaQuin Gonzalez and Veronica Sarmiento

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THE JUNIOR Chapter Conducting team wins fifth place at the Sam Houston contest. Sponsor is (left) Mr. Kevin Swor and team members are (second from left to right) Scott Turner, Jessica Rayborn, Casie Parish, Misti Seymore, Melissa Hannah and Jason Diets.

THE FORESTRY team placed eighth in Texas. They are MelissaHannah, Lanton ChumleyandJenniferWebb.Notpictured is Tonya McClendon.

LANTON CHUMLEY shows his pig at the County Livestock Show. He didn't make the sale but won a $1,000 Chuck Arnold Scholarship and a$1,000 Kenneth Nelson Forestry Scholarship.

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KRISTEN BRADFORD (left) of the Chapter Conducting Team and the Land Judging team, including Josh Webb, Jamie McGuire and Amy Smith, all got third in area and Land Judging got 11th in Texas. Not pictured is Jennifer Jones.

JAMIE McGUIRE wins a blue ribbon at Houston Livestock Show and Angelina County Youth Fair. He was chosen second place in his class.

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Ag Mech Nruned Res~rve Chrunps The DHS Future Farmers of America ended the school year with a bang. Six students received ag-related scholarships and two judging teams went to the state level. Recipients of scholarships include Amy Smith who received a $5,000 Go-Texan Scholarship from the Houston Livestock Show THE PHOTO shows various awards that the FFA won this year. This was one ofthe FFA's most successful years.

and Lanton Chumley won the $1,000 ChuckArnold scholarship and the $1,000 Kenneth Nelson Forestry scholarship. Margarito Enriquez, Joseph Williams, Travis Jones and Chad Camp received a $250 welding scholarships to Angelina College. The Forestry team placed eighth in Texas. Members of the forestry team include Lanton Chumley, Melissa Hannah, Tonya McClendon and Jennifer Webb. The Land Judging team placed 11th in the state. Members of that team are Jennifer Jones, Jamie McGuire, Amy Smith and Josh Webb. -By Josh Webb

AG MECHANICS team members are (1-r) Travis Jones, Jose' Sandoval, Chad Camp, Fernando Rosales, Joe Williams, Jamie McGuire and Josh Webb. They were chosen reserve champion for their projects at the Houston Livestock Show in February.

JOSE' SANDOVAL shows the bumper trailer that he made for the Houston Livestock Show. He won a blue ribbon and later in the year, he got aS250welding scholarship to go to Angelina College.

FFA QUIZ team memebrs win first at McGee Bend. They are Steven Paul, Freddy Vasquez, Michael Mettlen and Jennifer Webb.

CHAD CAMP shows off the trailer he built to enter at the Houston Livestock Show. He also received a S250 welding scholarship to attend Angelina College.

BAND MEMBERS qualifying for all-area honors are Kari Musick and Eltoris Caraway.

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Dr. Robert Ramsey was the keynote speaker at the annual All-Sports Banquet on May 19 at the Civic Center in Diboll. Athletic director Finis Vanover and his wife Sharon Vanover won the Jackbackers' Spirit Award. The Vanovers' won the award based on the work they did while raising $579,000 for the new Diboll football stadium. Construction starts this summer. FOOTBALL AWARDS go to Mike Suarez, Archie Jackson, Jerry King, Alex Forney and Travis Jones. Not pictured are Trey Grandgeorge and Joe Stephens. WILBUR F. PATE award is the highest award given at the All-Sports Banquet. The honoree in the boys' division is Jesse Wallace and Monica Reyes wins to represent the girls.

_j SHARON VANOVER(left) and Finis Vanover (right) get the Jackbackers' Spirit Award from Mrs. Jeannie McGaughey for working to raise 8579,000 for the new football stadium's construction. ARCHIE JACKSON gets an award for powerlifting, Jennifer Jones, Steven Paul, Kari Musick for golf and Sergio Estrado for powerlifting. LAKESHIA LEE, Jodi Jones, Maria Perez and Patricia Thomas receive awards as outstanding athletes this year. Not pictured is Amy Kiel.

PATRICIA TIIOMAS and Jerry King are honored as Athletes of the Year. Thomas participated in basketball, volleyball, golfand track. King was active in football, basketball and track. MALCOLM STARGHILL is a regional qualifier in track, Josh Shirley is high point boy in JV track, Alonzo Alvarez is regional qualifier in track and Robert Garcia is MVP for baseball. KRISTEN BRADFORD is the outstanding junior in basketball; Jodi Jones is co-MVP in softball; and Patricia Thomas is outstanding senior.

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GRACIEIA REYES is chosen tQ receive the Woodman ofthe World award for excellence in A:µierican history. 1

DHS SENIOR Trey Wilkerson is honored as high point individual in UIL for the fourth consecutive year.

KRISTA WILKERSON, Tanya Rodriguez, Patricia Menz, Tessa Glover, Casie Parish and Patrick Kilgore are i·ecognized for outstanding academics in science. DHS SENIOR Trey Wilkerson is given the Renaissance Eagle Award for his outstanding achievements in academics. Josten's Eagle Award is the highest award that is presented at the Academic Banquet.

Students Win Academic Recognition Eighty-eight DHS students won academic awards and certificates at the annual Renaissance Banquet on May 8. Awards were handed out for excellence in class work and individual excellence. The Academic Excellence award was given to Trey Wilkerson. Trey won the illLaward for the year, too, and he announced a $150 annual scholarship will be given to any DHS senior who is high point illL person for the year. Mrs. Geneva Ard won Parent of the Year honors. Stephanie Cavazos won the Lufkin Kiwanis Club's scholarship, and JuaQuin Gonzalez was named Diboll Rotary Cl uh' s Student of the Year. Graciela Reyes won the Woodman of the Year award for American history. -By Danny Kimbrough

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JEL YITSA PEREZ and Stephanie Cavazos stand in front of the unique background chosen for the '95 prom. BUBBA LOFTIN dances the jitterbug (or something) with Kristen Bradford. HERE IS a group to look at. They smile so big for the camera. LOOK AT this group of cowboys doing the Texas two-step on the dance floor.

HOLLY LYLES relaxes on her dates shoulder as they wait for the next dance. JUNIOR SHANTE' Keith sits with her date while watching everyone dance and really enjoys the prom. ALLISON ARD is all bright eyed, sparkly and cheerful in her pretty green dress.

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DON'T ANGEIA Rios and Eric Crager look mighty spiffy in their elegant prom wardrobe. MRS. LISA Jones helps Stacy Tobias put on her wrist corsage while her date waits for his first dance.

JUNIORS JONATIIAN Gann and Jason Phillips stop for a picture with their dates before entering the prom. LOOK AT Wendy Fanning, Kenny Nash and Courtnie Friday. They are having a hilarious time on the dance floor. IBIS GROUP of partiers get together and get down before the last few songs of the night are over.

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G R A D UAT E S SENIORJELYITSAPerez, Homecoming Queen and Diboll Day Queen, shows how happy she really is as Jeremiah Phipps (left) is overtaken by a giant yawn. SIX OF the Top 10 percent graduates of the Class of '95 are (front, 1-r) Trey Wilkerson, Amy Smith, Patrick Kilgore; and (back) Jeremiah Phipps, Josh Webb and Lanton Chumley. Not pictured are Veronica Sarmiento, Shannon Oswalt, Monica Reyes,Veronica R. Salazar and Kyle Lewis.

GRADUATING SENIOR David Smiley seems calm and docile as he and his classmates wait for their chance to walk across the stage to get their diplomas. COUNSELOR MARY Ingram says to Clarence Owens that she is glad that he is here tonight for graduation. SENIOR CLASS President Patrick Kilgore and Tamia Joshua wear yellow roses in honor of Michelle Lawrence who would have graduated with the Class of '95 but was the victim of an automobile accident in Diboll last fall.

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The 111 graduating seniors of Diboll High School's Class of'95 held its graduation ceremony on May 26 at 8 p.m. in the United Pentecostal Church Campground auditorium. The ceremony was open to relatives and friends of each graduating senior. Seventy-seven scholarships totaling about $230,000 were awarded to 34 graduating seniors. Lanton Chumley and Veronica Sarmiento received the $8, 000 Stubblefield Scholarships. The evening's speaker was Mr. Bobby Baker. Mr. Baker was a 1965 graduate of Diboll High School, and was principal atDHS for four years. Before that, he was Diboll' s athletic director and head football coach for eight years. Mr. Baker is now superintendent at Central Independent School District. PRINCIPAL RICK Cowan addresses the Class of 1995 for the last time as he sincerely says, "Proceed cautiously" into the Real World--go for it but be careful. DAIS DIGNITARIES and speakers for the evening are (1-r) DISD Interim Superintendent Vernon Paul, Central Superintendent Bobby Baker, DHS Principal Rick Cowan, and Board members Bill Sloan, Joe Henry Smith, Rev. Roy Smith, John Ralph Pouland and Jack Jenkins.

INDIVIDUALISM IS the hallmark of the Class of 1995. Every Senior in this photo is doing something different, even as they formally stand to accept their diplomas.

FORMER DHS Principal Bobby Baker challenges the Class of1995 to learn to fly in a V -- like the geese do, so they can hold each other up and encourage one another to go on regardless ofhow tired they are.

PRINCIPAL RICK Cowan (center) congratulates Trey Wilkerson (left) and Patrick Kilgore for being the valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, of the Class of 1995.

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VALEDICTORIAN TREY Wilkerson is having a serious. reflective moment as he thinks about his future at Texas A&M.

KAREN IVY says good-bye to he1 principal, Rick Cowan, who is leaving DHS to become a superintendent.

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ELTORIS CARAWAY and Carlos Robledo lead the pack in the "Prize Walk." They played music and the student walked around the circle and stepped on numbers in time to the music. Whatever number the graduate was on when the music stopped was important because if they called that number, then you got a nice prize.

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Briza, yo~ made it!!

Briza at five years

Briza at two months

We are very proud of you. We love you and good luck in the future.

Drum Major 1994

Varsity Basketball 1994-95 Senior 1995 Love, Mommy and Henry Lee

Briza at nine years

Briza at 17!

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Best Wishes and Good Luck to the Seniors of 1996 !

Hats Off to the Class of '95 You've earned your diploma, and that's an accomplishment to be proud of. It's a great feeling to finish something you started long ago-especially when you consider how much there is to look forward to. Your only limit is your imagination. In honor of your graduation, we salute all the members of the Class of '95 . C 1995 C.l.C.

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Love, Coach Stephens

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To The Ladyjacks, May you accomplish all your goals in the 1994-95 school year.

Good Luck in the Future Seniors 1995!

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Congratulations Class Of '95! Your Determination And Hard Work Has Paid Off.

We are proud of y'all and GOOD LUCK, Love, Ramiro, Esteban, Tina, Carmen, Candy, Kari Lee and Scarlett

Congratulations! To Our "Sherry Sugars" Hogan

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were just a baby. Soon you will be graduating and making a life of your own. I hope happiness overcomes your sorrow. May your guardian angel always watch over you and make your dreams come true. Love you very much, Mom

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WE'RE INVESTING HEAVILY IN NEW PLANTS RIGHT HERE IN EAST TEXAS. The world is changing. Barriers that once stood in the path of a global economy are crumbling. New markets and new opportunities are opening up all over the world . In addition to our domestic markets, Temple-Inland intends to capitalize on this increasing world demand for top-quality wood and paper products. Products that can help improve the quality of life from Latin America to the Pacific Rim, just as they have here at home. During our 100 year partnership with East Texas, we have enjoyed steady growth by efficiently manufacturing useful products from an abundant, renewable resource . Dimension lumber, fiberboard sheathing, hardboard siding and particleboard are important parts of our product line. But we're constantly developing new products that maximize usage of our precious fiber. Engineered lumber, medil:lm-density fiberboard and a new, lightweight bleached paperboard are among the products that .allow us to utilize 98% of every log. Our commitment to the environment begins in the forest and

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continues through the manufacturing process. Waste that cannot be recycled into products is used to produce energy for manufacturing. And for each tree harvested, 6 new seedlings are replanted.

FOREST PRODUCTS CORPORATION

We want to be a good neighbor.

Temple-Inland recognizes the importance of world markets. But with expanded manufacturing facilities and 1.2 million acres of forests in East Texas, we'll continue to grow the economy right here at home. Just like we always have.

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Dedicated to JOSE SARMIENTO JR.

Jose Sanniento Jr. was born September 27, 1977 and died at Memorial Medica Center of East Texas in Lufkin on February 18, 1995. Frmeral services were hel< February 21 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with interment at Garden o Memories in Lufkin. Jose was a sophomore student at DHS where he was in honors classes. His real firs love was playing baseball, however, and he also loved football, basketball and track. J member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Diboll, Jose had lived in Dibol all of his life. His parents were Jose Sr. and Domitila Sanniento, and three sisters, Consepcion anc Veronica Sanniento and Letisia Solis. The 1995 LUMBERJACK is dedicated to the spirit and memory of Jose. 136